With the growing popularity of streaming TV shows and movies from Netflix and Hulu, it is no wonder why the demand for higher internet speeds continues to grow. Verizon has just introduced its new 300 Mbps broadband tier which would be sent through a fiber connection. The real question is, Does anyone even need close …
Do You Really Need a 300 Mbps Broadband Connection? Read More »
Many businesses view Internet bandwidth as a commodity with little perceived differentiation from one provider to the next. At the same time, they are increasingly feeling pressure to maintain network performance while adjusting to new devices on the network such as Smart Phones and Tablets, which drive usage. Another issue are the bandwidth intensive applications in …
Many businesses view Internet bandwidth as a commodity with little perceived differentiation from one provider to the next. At the same time, they are increasingly feeling pressure to maintain network performance while adjusting to new devices on the network such as Smart Phones and Tablets, which drive usage. Another issue are the bandwidth intensive applications in …
“Speed” is the primary way people describe their Internet connection but actual speed test results are often misleading or completely wrong. A recent paper, Understanding broadband speed measurements, by Steve Bauer, David Clark and William Lehr reports on their review of 400,000 tests made using the FCC-endorsed M-Labs network diagnostic tool. Fully 38% of those …